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Farewell pay-off? Shame on you! If MPs were paid 10 times the per capita income of the average Tongan citizen, that would only amount to half of what they are being paid now. In other words, MPs are now making at least 20 times the per capita income. And for what? - P. A. Langi.

Your June 29, 2010, article "MPs plead for "farewell pay-off" before November election" has just solidified my perception that these so-called public servants in our Parliament are leeches in human form. They have no shame in asking for a "farewell pay-off" for their non-performance of their fiduciary duties to the people of the kingdom. - TamaFoa.

The first and historical summit between the 21 Arab League countries and 12 Pacific Island States was devoted to "Prospects for Cooperation between the Arab world and the Pacific Islands" and held in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th June, 2010. It was a unique and historic occasion for dialogue between the League of Arab States and the Pacific Islands, sharing perspectives on the current and future challenges faced by the respective regions.

Tonga's annual Heilala Festival marks its 30th anniversary this year, and a special anniversary program on July 16 at the International Dateline Hotel his planned to showcase highlights of past festivals.

THE Tongan Court of Appeal 2010 Session, which begins next week July 5-14 will hear 17 appeal cases, including an appeal against lashing sentences imposed for theft convictions.

By Adam Freier. My new comrade, the ever-positive curly-haired kid, was quickly becoming my newest mate and inspiration. His name was George Smith. Rugby was just a game, and a game to always enjoy. And we did and we both made the Australian schoolboys Test versus New Zealand few days later. What I learnt from George was to be yourself; to not let the game rule you and determine your happiness. The lesson George taught me was to cherish every opportunity that comes your way. Who knows where it will take you?

The 2010 Heilala Block Party will be a night to remember. New Zealand's very own "Three Houses Down" will be landing in the Kingdom Wednesday 14th July 2010 as part of their "Keep your Culture Tour" supported by Mr Alfred 'Aholelei aka DJ AlGoodie. Tour organisers Radio Nuku'alofa 88.6 FM and Kaimai Burgers have collaborated for the band to perform a free concert at the Heilala Block Party Friday 16th July 2010.

The African, Caribbean and Pacific ACP Group with its principal development partner, the European Union, today signed the second five-yearly review of the Cotonou Agreement in a historic event in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.

A meeting at the Tanoa Hotel in Nadi this week backed a call on the UN to hold a global summit on non-communicable diseases NCDs, to include them in the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and to create a global fund for NCD prevention and control.